Nexstar (NXST) executive vests RSUs, sells 397 shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. officer Brett Jenkins reported routine equity compensation activity. On June 3, 2026, 1,313 time-based restricted stock units converted into the same number of common shares at $0.00 per share as part of a June 3, 2022 RSU award.
According to the footnotes, on June 4, 2026 he sold 397 common shares at an average price of $182.4153 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting, rather than as a discretionary sale. After these transactions, he directly owned 27,977 Nexstar common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 397 shares ($72,419)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Jenkins Brett
Role
See Remarks
Sold
397 shs ($72K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 397 | $182.4153 | $72K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,313 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,313 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 27,977 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each time-based restricted stock unit ("RSU") is converted into one share of Nexstar's Common Stock subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date. 5,250 RSUs were awarded on June 3, 2022, of which, 1,312, 1,313, 1,312 and 1,313 RSUs vested on June 3, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, respectively. The sale reported on this Form 4 represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the settlement of RSUs that vested on June 3, 2026.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 397 shares
Sale price: $182.4153 per share
RSUs converted: 1,313 units
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5 metrics
Shares sold
397 shares
Common stock sold June 4, 2026
Sale price
$182.4153 per share
Average price for 397 shares sold
RSUs converted
1,313 units
RSUs converted to common stock on June 3, 2026
Shares owned after
27,977 shares
Direct Nexstar common stock ownership post-transaction
Original RSU grant
5,250 RSUs
Time-based RSUs awarded June 3, 2022
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, tax withholding obligations, vesting date, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each time-based restricted stock unit ("RSU") is converted into one share of Nexstar's Common Stock"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
RSUs financial
"5,250 RSUs were awarded on June 3, 2022, of which, 1,312, 1,313, 1,312 and 1,313 RSUs vested"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
tax withholding obligations financial
"shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the settlement of RSUs"
vesting date financial
"subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through the applicable vesting date"
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
What did Nexstar (NXST) executive Brett Jenkins report in this Form 4?
He reported RSU vesting and a related tax sale. 1,313 restricted stock units converted into common shares, and 397 of those shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations, leaving him with 27,977 directly owned Nexstar shares.
How many Nexstar (NXST) RSUs vested for Brett Jenkins on June 3, 2026?
1,313 restricted stock units vested and converted into shares. These RSUs were part of a 5,250-unit award granted on June 3, 2022, which vested in four annual installments through June 3, 2026.
What was the original Nexstar (NXST) RSU grant described in this Form 4?
The grant totaled 5,250 time-based RSUs awarded June 3, 2022. Tranches of 1,312, 1,313, 1,312, and 1,313 RSUs vested on June 3 of 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively, each converting into common shares.